Description
This classic crawfish boil features juicy crawfish, tender potatoes, corn, and smoky sausage all cooked in a flavorful Cajun-spiced broth. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, it brings a taste of the South right to your table.
Ingredients
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5 pounds live crawfish, rinsed and cleaned
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4 quarts water
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1 cup kosher salt (for purging)
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1/2 cup Cajun seasoning
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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3 lemons, halved
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4 ears corn, cut into thirds
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1 pound small red potatoes
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1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
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2 bay leaves
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Optional: hot sauce for serving
Instructions
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Purge crawfish in salted cold water for 10 minutes, rinse well.
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Boil water with salt, Cajun seasoning, garlic, lemons, and bay leaves.
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Cook potatoes for 10 minutes.
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Add corn and sausage, cook 5 more minutes.
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Add crawfish and cook 5–7 minutes until bright red.
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Turn off heat and soak for 15–20 minutes.
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Drain and serve hot with lemon and hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun